Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The two Tibetans entered, the older man leading, and squatted on a mat which the younger man spread on the floor.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

anew

From this reading Chutter Chand sat at his desk magisterially, wiping at the gold-rimmed spectacles again, waiting for the visitors to speak first.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I AM ONE WHO STRIVES TO TREAD THE MIDDLE WAY.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The two Tibetans entered, the older man leading, and squatted on a mat which the younger man spread on the floor.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Chutter Chand sat at his desk magisterially, wiping at the gold-rimmed spectacles again, waiting for the visitors to speak first.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But they were not to be tempted into that indiscretion.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Chutter Chand sat at his desk magisterially, wiping at the gold-rimmed spectacles again, waiting for the visitors to speak first.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Chutter Chand sat at his desk magisterially, wiping at the gold-rimmed spectacles again, waiting for the visitors to speak first.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Chutter Chand sat at his desk magisterially, wiping at the gold-rimmed spectacles again, waiting for the visitors to speak first.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The two Tibetans entered, the older man leading, and squatted on a mat which the younger man spread on the floor.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Chutter Chand sat at his desk magisterially, wiping at the gold-rimmed spectacles again, waiting for the visitors to speak first.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The two Tibetans entered, the older man leading, and squatted on a mat which the younger man spread on the floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Chutter Chand sat at his desk magisterially, wiping at the gold-rimmed spectacles again, waiting for the visitors to speak first.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I AM ONE WHO STRIVES TO TREAD THE MIDDLE WAY.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

the trait of being injudicious

From this reading But they were not to be tempted into that indiscretion.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But they were not to be tempted into that indiscretion.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

and nothing more

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The two Tibetans entered, the older man leading, and squatted on a mat which the younger man spread on the floor.

in an overbearingly domineering manner; as a dictator

From this reading Chutter Chand sat at his desk magisterially, wiping at the gold-rimmed spectacles again, waiting for the visitors to speak first.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The two Tibetans entered, the older man leading, and squatted on a mat which the younger man spread on the floor.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading The two Tibetans entered, the older man leading, and squatted on a mat which the younger man spread on the floor.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading “I AM ONE WHO STRIVES TO TREAD THE MIDDLE WAY.”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But they were not to be tempted into that indiscretion.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The two Tibetans entered, the older man leading, and squatted on a mat which the younger man spread on the floor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The two Tibetans entered, the older man leading, and squatted on a mat which the younger man spread on the floor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “I AM ONE WHO STRIVES TO TREAD THE MIDDLE WAY.”

the property of a continuous and connected period of time

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Chutter Chand sat at his desk magisterially, wiping at the gold-rimmed spectacles again, waiting for the visitors to speak first.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

express in speech

From this reading Chutter Chand sat at his desk magisterially, wiping at the gold-rimmed spectacles again, waiting for the visitors to speak first.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading Chutter Chand sat at his desk magisterially, wiping at the gold-rimmed spectacles again, waiting for the visitors to speak first.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The two Tibetans entered, the older man leading, and squatted on a mat which the younger man spread on the floor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The two Tibetans entered, the older man leading, and squatted on a mat which the younger man spread on the floor.

third-person singular of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading “I AM ONE WHO STRIVES TO TREAD THE MIDDLE WAY.”

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading But they were not to be tempted into that indiscretion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “I AM ONE WHO STRIVES TO TREAD THE MIDDLE WAY.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

plural of “tibetan” — Himalayish language spoken in Tibet

From this reading The two Tibetans entered, the older man leading, and squatted on a mat which the younger man spread on the floor.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “I AM ONE WHO STRIVES TO TREAD THE MIDDLE WAY.”

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading “I AM ONE WHO STRIVES TO TREAD THE MIDDLE WAY.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two Tibetans entered, the older man leading, and squatted on a mat which the younger man spread on the floor.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Chutter Chand sat at his desk magisterially, wiping at the gold-rimmed spectacles again, waiting for the visitors to speak first.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Chutter Chand sat at his desk magisterially, wiping at the gold-rimmed spectacles again, waiting for the visitors to speak first.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Their manner suggested that they had accepted an invitation, instead of having gained admission by persistence; but Ommony, watching every movement in the mirror, noticed that the older man laid his hand on the seat of the chair he himself had just occupied—which, being old, he _might_ have done to help himself down on the mat, but, being active, he almost certainly did for another reason.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “I AM ONE WHO STRIVES TO TREAD THE MIDDLE WAY.”

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But they were not to be tempted into that indiscretion.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The two Tibetans entered, the older man leading, and squatted on a mat which the younger man spread on the floor.

which person or people

From this reading “I AM ONE WHO STRIVES TO TREAD THE MIDDLE WAY.”

-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading Chutter Chand sat at his desk magisterially, wiping at the gold-rimmed spectacles again, waiting for the visitors to speak first.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading The two Tibetans entered, the older man leading, and squatted on a mat which the younger man spread on the floor.